Who we are:

Belize is a biodiversity hotspot and efforts are still needed to inventory and describe the country's biological diversity, monitor invasive species, identify biological consequences of anthropogenic change, and train native students and scientists in the latest techniques in biodiversity informatics. Through the establishment of laboratories, education and outreach programs, and longterm scientific research, PRI-BioBelize supports training of the next-generation of Belizean scientists to better understand and use the country's biological resources.

Our Goals:

Build the first genetic laboratory for scientific research in Belize at the Petters Research Institute

Catalogue, monitor, and conserve species and ecosystem diversity across Belize

Train Belizean junior college and university students in molecular biology techniques including DNA barcoding and its use in studying and preserving biodiversity in Belize

Collaborate with institutions across Belize performing scientific research and establish opportunities for students trained at PRI-BioBelize to work and perform research